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Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Gerrells is sworn-in as Sheriff of Rabun County by Judge Carlton H. Jones III on Thursday morning to fulfill the unexpired 2021-2024 term.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Gerrells is sworn-in as Sheriff of Rabun County by Judge Carlton H. Jones III on Thursday morning to fulfill the unexpired 2021-2024 term.

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Gerrells new sheriff in town months earlier than projected

Megan Horn
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Sheriff-elect Mark Anthony Gerrells was sworn in on Thursday, Oct. 3, to finish the 2021-2024 term of former sheriff Chad Nichols. Probate Judge Carlton H. Jones, III administered the Oath of Office in his courtroom. Gerrells currently is the sole candidate for sheriff who will appear on the Nov.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Community members and domestic violence survivors walk in solidarity around Main Street during the third annual Hope Walk on Wednesday, Oct. 2, to bring awareness to Domestic Violence Awareness Month. During the walk, business owners and employees stood outside their storefronts with candles as a message of solidarity uniting with victims and other community members.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Community members and domestic violence survivors walk in solidarity around Main Street during the third annual Hope Walk on Wednesday, Oct. 2, to bring awareness to Domestic Violence Awareness Month. During the walk, business owners and employees stood outside their storefronts with candles as a message of solidarity uniting with victims and other community members.

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Local community comes together for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Megan Horn
Thursday, October 10, 2024
The community comes together for events during October for “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” and the third annual Hope Walk on Oct. 2 kicked off the activities to bring awareness.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Since the Foxfire Mountaineer Festival was held the weekend after Hurricane Helene, many crafters set up ways attendees could help storm victims during their time of need. Below: Submitted photo from the Foxfire Mountaineer Festival.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Since the Foxfire Mountaineer Festival was held the weekend after Hurricane Helene, many crafters set up ways attendees could help storm victims during their time of need. Below: Submitted photo from the Foxfire Mountaineer Festival.

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Celebrating Appalachian culture at annual Mountaineer Festival

Megan Horn
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Appalachian Heritage came to life through hands-on demonstrations at this year’s Foxfire Mountaineer Festival. The Saturday, Oct.

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Fatal Rabun Hwy. 76 crash remains under investigation

Megan Horn
Thursday, October 10, 2024
An early morning single vehicle crash on Highway 76 East (Ga. 2) in Rabun County Monday, Oct. 7, resulted in one passenger suffering a fatality and the other passenger being injured. The crash was initially dispatched in the area of 4090 Highway 76 East around 6:43 a.m.

Photo contest open for ‘Lake Living’ magazine

News Staff
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Clear skies, sparkling cold waters and frosty trees make winter on Northeast Georgia lakes stunningly beautiful. Lake Living magazine is looking for photos that represent this scenic time of year at the lake. The selected photo will be featured on the cover of the magazine’s winter 2024 edition.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Officials from the USDA Forest Service, Georgia Department of Natural Resources and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) as well as local officials discuss the Community Wildfire Protection Plan at a meeting in July. The plan identifies fire risks in the county as well as provides plans to mitigate the chance of wildfires.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Officials from the USDA Forest Service, Georgia Department of Natural Resources and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) as well as local officials discuss the Community Wildfire Protection Plan at a meeting in July. The plan identifies fire risks in the county as well as provides plans to mitigate the chance of wildfires.

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Community Wildfire Protection Plan identifies and mitigates wildfire risks

Megan Horn
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Wildfires can significantly impact any community so it’s important to be aware of how to prevent fires from starting and spreading. Having a comprehensive Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) identifies fire risks in the county and provides plans to mitigate the chance of wildfires.

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Providing information about septic systems for homeowners

News Staff
Thursday, October 10, 2024
What is a septic system? Many homeowners know that their home has a septic tank or system but not much more. A septic system is an On-site Wastewater Disposal System; it is a method to safely have bacteria work for us to protect our health and our environment.